Maypearl, Texas | |
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.jpg) A former bank in Maypearl | |
| Motto: "A pearl in the heart of North Texas" | |
 Location of Maypearl, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:32°19′05″N96°59′42″W / 32.31806°N 96.99500°W /32.31806; -96.99500 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Incorporated (city) | 1911 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.019 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 939 |
| • Density | 1,160/sq mi (447/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76064 |
| Area codes | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-47268[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411053[2] |
| Website | ci |
Maypearl is a city inEllis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 939 in 2020.[4]
Maypearl is located in western Ellis County and is 11 miles (18 km) southwest ofWaxahachie, thecounty seat, 13 miles (21 km) south ofMidlothian, and 39 miles (63 km) southwest of downtownDallas.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, Maypearl has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 2.16%, is covered by water.[5]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen climate classification, Maypearl has ahumid subtropical climate,Cfa on climate maps.[6]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1920 | 417 | — | |
| 1930 | 410 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 377 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 373 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 359 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 462 | 28.7% | |
| 1980 | 626 | 35.5% | |
| 1990 | 781 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 746 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 934 | 25.2% | |
| 2020 | 939 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 616 | 65.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 51 | 5.43% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 13 | 1.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 13 | 1.38% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 43 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 | 21.51% |
| Total | 939 |
As of the2020 United States census, 939 people, 351 households, and 248 families resided in the city.[4]
The community is served by theMaypearl Independent School District and is home to theMaypearl High School Panthers. The district received a recognized status by theTexas Education Agency for the 2009–2010 academic year
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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